My First Love

I can't imagine the pain that she endured

to bring me into the world; as for ten months

she housed me inside of her until I matured

enough to make it on my own and all at once

her very life changed at the age of nineteen;

from that moment forward everything was focused

on ensuring the safety of her first born; between
decisions she made sure hardships weren't noticed

so that my transition into adulthood was smooth.
My first teacher and greatest fan on the planet,
my first anchor during storms to help me not move
from the course the Father for me had commanded;

I was a granted a soul because she gave me her blood
which is why my mother is truly my first love.